Arrived in Orlando before sunrise and was at Epcot International Gateway for the rope drop. Spent the morning in Epcot then went to Disney Springs lunch and the afternoon. Closed out the day with a night visit to the Magic Kingdom.

Arrived in Orlando as the sun was rising. Spent the morning at Epcot looking at the Flower and Garden Festival and enjoying the Muppet Mobile Lab. In the afternoon headed to the Magic Kingdom for a couple hours and met iCan. Then spent the evening at Animal Kingdom including a Safari and my first viewing of Rivers of Light.

At the Magic Kingdom for park opening then over to the Animal Kingdom for a couple hours before returning the Magic Kingdom area for the evening. Went over to Fort Wilderness for dinner. Then closed the evening with Wishes and Once Upon a Time.

Arrived in Orlando before the sun came up and at Pop Century as it was becoming light. First park of the day, the Magic Kingdom. As the rains came went resort hoping around the Monorail Line then out to Coronado Springs. Visited the Animal Kingdom for Sunset then out to Disney Springs to see the drones. Wrapped up the evening with Illuminations.

Started off the day at the Magic Kingdom with the Castle show and some favorites then onto Hollywood Studios for Star Wars, PizzeRizzo & Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam! Closed out the night at Epcot with a look at the updated timeline & Illuminations.

Started off the day at the Magic Kingdom Resorts, then the afternoon at Disney Springs, some time in the Magic Kingdom then boat trip to Fort Wilderness taking a look at Wilderness Lodge DVC work, before a quick evening trip to the Studios and Epcot.

Arrived in Orlando before the sun came up and at Pop Century as it was becoming light. A quick look around Pop Century then over to Disney Springs for a couple hours. Spent the early afternoon at Epcot then headed to the Magic Kingdom. Made an afterdark trip to the Studios to close out my day.

A busy day started off with a round of golf at Oak Trail. Then a late morning trip to the Magic Kingdom. Lunch at Disney Springs. An early afternoon visit to the Animal Kingdom and closed out the day at Epcot.

My last day of the trip started off checking out of Pop Century then visiting the Animal Kingdom for a couple hours. Went for a last trip on the MK Ferry Boat then Monorail to Epcot to wrap up the trip.

I arrived on a red eye and paid a visit to all four parks today. Starting off with the Magic Kingdom and Epcot in the morning then over to the Animal Kingdom and Studios in the afternoon. Featuring a first look at all the changes in the parks since I last visited.

I spent the morning at Disney's Hollywood Studios checking out the Star Wars Launch Bay then the afternoon at Disney Springs to see the ongoing construction and eat at the Boathouse then I end my day with an evening at the Magic Kingdom.

I start off the day at the Magic Kingdom for Rope Drop then tour the Monorail Resorts after lunch. Back to the Magic Kingdom for a couple hours before visiting the Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness. After dinner stopped by the Studios for the Osborne lights then finished my day at Epcot.

I arrived on a red eye and hit the ground running visiting all four parks today. A look at some of the construction at Animal Kingdom, the Christmas parade taping at the Magic Kingdom, Osborne Lights & Frozen at the Studios and I wrap up my evening with the new lasers at Epcot.

A relaxing morning at Epcot enjoying a quiet World Showcase, Future World, then World Showcase Entertainment before heading over to Downtown Disney for the afternoon. Wrapped up the evening at the Magic Kingdom.

Started off at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Then did some resort hopping on the Monorail line after lunch visiting the Contemporary, Polynesian and Grand Floridian. Stopped by the Magic Kingdom then back to the Studios for the Osborne Lights before wrapping up my evening at Epcot.

Spent a relaxing morning visiting with friends at Epcot then wandered around World Showcase and Future World before heading over to the Magic Kingdom in the afternoon. Had a failed excursion to reach the Hollywood Studios before concluding my day with the Candlelight and Illuminations at Epcot.

Spent the morning at the Magic Kingdom, saw the new Peter Pan queue, then over to the Animal Kingdom for lunch and the afternoon to see the baby gorillas. Back to the Yacht & Beach Club for dinner at Yachtsman then to Epcot to cap off my final evening with Illuminations: Reflections of Earth.

My last day.. started off packing up, then a quick trip to the Swan & Dolphin before checking the bags. Off the Animal Kingdom for a last Safari before taking the long way to the Magic Kingdom (bus to Epcot, Monorail to TTC, and Ferry Boat to the park). Spend a few hours at the Magic Kingdom then back to the Beach Club to catch a Magical Express Bus and head for the airport then home.

Arrived in Orlando before the sun came up. A look at a two bedroom villa at Kidani Village then off to the Magic Kingdom to look at some of the ongoing work as well as the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train as the finishing touches are being applied.

Part II features a look at the Festival of Fantasy parade at the Magic Kingdom from Frontierland and Main Street before venturing out on the Seven Seas Lagoon for a check of the Polynesian DVC construction. I wrap up with a brief stop at Epcot before the rain ends my day early.

Started off the morning at Disney's Oak Trail for an early round of golf. The majority of the day was spent at the Animal Kingdom then a quick (rain interrupted) walk through Epcot on our way to dinner at Shula's Steakhouse. After dinner spent some after dark time in the rain at the Magic Kingdom to close out the evening.

Today marked the 25th Anniversary of Disney's Hollywood Studios. I take a look around the park and at the festivities. Also a side trip to Downtown Disney in the afternoon to check out the latest Disney Springs construction.

The day started off with a quick round of golf at Oak Trail before the rain arrived. Spent a raining morning at the Magic Kingdom then visited the Contemporary and Polynesian Resorts before returning Kidani for a while then out to Fort Wilderness for dinner at Trails End. After dinner stopped by the Wilderness Lodge then made my way to Epcot to close out the evening.

A rain filled day starting off at Epcot for the morning. A visit to the Magic Kingdom in the afternoon followed by a quick stop at the Animal Kingdom for a Safari then back to Epcot for a couple of concerts before wrapping up with the evening entertainment at the Magic Kingdom.

I hit the ground running this trip. A look around a 1 Bedroom Villa at the Boardwalk, then off to the Magic Kingdom to visit the Jingle Cruise, check in on the Mine Train Work and other projects. Then off to the Studios for LMA and the Osborne Lights. Back to the Magic Kingdom for the Incredibles Dance Party, MSEP, Celebrate the Magic before concluding the night at Epcot with Illuminations.

Spent the morning and early afternoon at the Animal Kingdom then back to the Epcot Resort Area to walk around a bit and eat dinner at Shulas. After dinner spent some time in the World Showcase at Epcot to end the evening. At Animal Kingdom pictures of Camp Minnie Mickey, on Safari, as well as what looks to be equipment for after hours testing.

Arrived in Orlando bright and early as the sun was coming up due to a red eye out of Los Angeles. Checked into Pop Century then headed out to Epcot. Spend the morning in Future World then ate lunch at ESPN Club and headed to the Animal Kingdom for the afternoon. Wrapped up the day with a visit to the Art of Animation Resort.

Day 2 starts off with an early morning at the Magic Kingdom and my first trip the the "New Fantasyland". Part I takes a look at Enchanted Tales with Belle and lunch at Be Our Guest plus a look around the area. Also included are pictures of the Limited Time Magic Fairy Week.

Part 2 includes a trip out to Downtown Disney for dinner at Fulton's Crabhouse, then stopped by the Grand Floridian, and ended the evening back at the Magic Kingdom with a voyage under the sea, a parade, castle projection show, and fireworks.

Started off at Disney Hollywood Studios in the morning through lunch time. Then made my way to the Magic Kingdom for a while before dinner at Trails End out at Fort Wilderness. After dinner made my way to Epcot to explore World Showcase and take in a Village People concert.

Started off the morning at Epcot for a few hours then headed to Downtown Disney to meet up with some relatives and did a tour of the Riverside, French Quarter and Wilderness Lodge before returning to Downtown Disney. Stopped by Beaches and Cream at the Beach Club for dinner before returning to Epcot to finish up the day.

Started off the morning opening the Magic Kingdom and hung around till early afternoon. Made a quick trip out to Downtown Disney to say hi to some relatives, then returned to a rainy Magic Kingdom the rest of the day.

Today marks the 15th Anniversary of Animal Kingdom. So I start the day off their with the opening ceremony and other festivities. Then make a quick trip to the Magic Kingdom before dinner. Dinner at the Yachtsman Steakhouse then I wrap up the night at Epcot.

Our last day brought several firsts for me this trip. Including a trip to the Festival Center at Epcot for the Flower and Garden Festival, play testing the new A Pirate's Adventure game at the Magic Kingdom and seeing the Giggle Gang perform at Storybook Circus.

Today marked the 30th Anniversary of EPCOT (and 41 years for the Magic Kingdom). I spend the entire day at EPCOT taking in the special presentations and events. Including an Imagineering Panel, Anniversary Ceremony, Marty Sklar Presentation, and Illuminations finale to mark the occasion.

Started the morning off before the rose with a trip out to Osprey Ridge for a round of golf. Then spent the afternoon at the Animal Kingdom and wrapped up the rainy evening at Magic Kingdom checking out the recently opened Big Top Souvenirs.

Today we started off at the Animal Kingdom at park opening. Then made our way to the Magic Kingdom for the afternoon. Dinner was at Fort Wilderness, Trails End, then back to the room to watch the USC/Utah football game this evening.

Spent the morning at the Animal Kingdom then over to the Magic Kingdom after lunch. Back to EPCOT in the late afternoon since we had dinner reservations at Yachtsman Steakhouse this evening. After dinner headed to the Magic Kingdom then did the trifecta of Main Street Electrical Parade, Wishes, and a quick trip to EPCOT for Illuminations to close out my last night.

Our last morning. As usual was spent packing up and dropping bags off so we got a late start. First park of the day was the Magic Kingdom. Then headed over to EPCOT for one last stroll through the Food and Wine Festival before making our way back to the Riverside and the Magical Express to the airport to head for home.

Arrived in Orlando bright and early. After some morning errands was at the Magic Kingdom by lunch time. Stopped by the new Storybook Circus, checked out the other Fantasyland construction, and finished the day at EPCOT.

Today was Earth Day and Animal Kingdoms Birthday so started off the morning there then headed to the Magic Kingdom. Next up a trip out to Downtown Disney for dinner at Fultons. After dinner walked around Pleasure Island and the West Side before boarding a bus to the Wilderness Lodge and boat to the Magic Kingdom. Decided to head for EPCOT for Illuminations to cap off the evening.

Opened the day at the Hollywood Studios before taking the Friendship Launch to EPCOT to check out the Vision House and lunch at Le Cellier. After lunch walked to the Boardwalk and took a bus to the Animal Kingdom for the afternoon. Headed to the Magic Kingdom for dinner before going to EPCOT for Illuminations.

An early round of golf on Oak Trail before heading to EPCOT to celebrate Italian Liberation Day. Spent some of the early afternoon at the Magic Kingdom before heading out to the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Was a guest at the Summer to Remember kickoff dinner at Fort Wilderness. After dinner
took the boat to the Magic Kingdom and closed out the evening there.

Started off this morning at Blizzard Beach. Then made a quick trip to the Magic Kingdom, stopped by the Animal Kingdom Lodge and then was treated to a preview of the Art of Animation Resort. I wrapped up the evening at EPCOT.

Our final day at WDW. We start off at the Magic Kingdom finishing up the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game as well as some construction pictures before taking the monorail over to EPCOT for one last look at the Flower and Garden Festival.

Started off the morning with an early arrivial at MCO then a Magical Express ride to WDW. Started the day off with a trip the Magic Kingdom to see some of the Christmas Parade taping and see the Fantasyland work. Next up was a quick trip to the Animal Kingdom to take in the Safari and Parade then it was off to the Studios for dinner and the Osborne Lights before finishing up the day at EPCOT with the Candelight and Illuminations.

Art of Animation Resort Pictures: Started off our second day spending some time roaming around Pop Century and checking out the Art of Animation Resort progress before taking a car out to the port to board the Disney Dream.

Cruise Part I Pictures: Arrival at the Port, the Cruise Terminal, and boarding the ship, and an initial tour of the Disney Dream

Spent the morning roaming around Future World at EPCOT, then had a great lunch at Le Cellier. After lunch walked to the Boardwalk and took a bus to Downtown Disney for a while. Then another bus to the Wilderness Lodge followed by a boat ride to the Magic Kingdom. Next up a brief stop at the Studios and then I conclude my evening at EPCOT.

Started off the day at the Magic Kingdom enjoying the light crowds then headed off to EPCOT to meet up with some friends. Hung around World Showcase till the evenings festivities began. Attended a gathering at the lounge in the American Adventure, a reserved spot for Illuminations, and then an after hours ride on Soarin.

The morning started off with a rain storm at the Studios then we moved to EPCOT for a while. Spent the mid afternoon at the Magic Kingdom before dinner at Yachtsman then closed out our last evening at WDW by visiting EPCOT.

Our final day started off slow as usual for the last day having to pack up and check out. Then it was off to the Animal Kingdom for a few hours followed by a final run through the Magic Kingdom before heading back to Pop Century to catch the Magical Express Bus.

Our final day. The morning consisted of packing up and checking out. Then it was off to the Studios for a Toy Story fix and an attempt at Star Tours. For lunch we headed over to the Magic Kingdom then finished off the trip with a ride aboard the Monorail to EPCOT before heading back to Pop Century to meet the Magical Express Bus. Did spare a few minutes to check in on the Art of Animation construction before leaving though.

The day started off with a quick round of golf at Disney's Oak Trail course. Spent the late morning/early afternoon at the Animal Kingdom then off to EPCOT for a while before dinner at the Yachtsman Steakhouse. I wrapped up the evening at EPCOT after dinner.

Day 2 of D23 Destination D so I once again spent most of my day inside. I did make it over to the Magic Kingdom during the lunch and dinner breaks since the weather was favorable today. Also included are some shots from the retiredgeeks of a Pixar 25th Anniversary presentation.

This was the first day of D23 Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th Anniversary, so I spent most of my day inside the ballroom at the Contemporary. I did venture outside for lunch at the Sand Bar but by dinner time it was raining so I at at the Contempo Cafe. Also included are some shots from the retiredgeeks of the Car Masters Weekend Car Show at Downtown Disney.

Started off with a quick round of golf at Oak Trail then headed over to Downtown Disney to check out the Car Masters weekend. Then off to EPCOT to check out the Pixar 25th Anniversary celebration and a late lunch at Le Cellier. Made a quick run over to the Contemporary to check in for tomorrow's D23 event then back to EPCOT for the rest of the evening.

We experience the Wild Africa Trek at the Animal Kingdom in the morning. In the afternoon I visit the Magic Kingdom, head over to the Studios for a while, then back to the Magic Kingdom to wrap up the day.

Started off the morning with an early arrivial at MCO then a Magical Express ride to WDW. Started the day at EPCOT where we explored Future World. Took a brief afternoon detour to Cross Roads then spend the afternoon/evening at the Magic Kingdom.

On this trip we stayed 7 nights, 8 days at Disney's Pop Century Resort. We had the standard Disney Dining plan for 5 of the 7 nights. I snapped just under 4,000 pictures this time around as well as 20 video clips.

Our last day. The morning was taken up with checking out then it was off to the Animal Kingdom for a few hours and lunch followed by the Magic Kingdom for some snacks to wrap up the trip. A quick monorail ride to EPCOT before the Magical Express bus to the airport.

We start off with a round of golf at Disney's Magnolia course, then its off to the Boardwalk for lunch at ESPN then the afternoon at the Studios, evening at the Magic Kingdom, a quick trip out to the Wilderness Lodge and we wrap up the day at EPCOT.

We started off the morning with a quick round at Disney's Oak Trail course. Then it was off to the Animal Kingdom for a few hours then a trip to the Studios for the Osborne lights and we finish off the day at EPCOT with the Candlelight Processional.

We arrived in the late afternoon, after checking in made it to the Magic Kingdom just in time for the Main Street Electrical Parade then hung around for Wishes before going over to EPCOT for Illuminations.

Our last day. Started off with the ritual of dropping the bags off at the airline checking counter and luggage services. Then headed off to the Animal Kingdom. After lunch went to the TTC and a round trip ride on the EPCOT line before transferring over to the Express to the Magic Kingdom. Grabbed a snack at the Magic Kingdom before heading back to the Riverside and the Magical Express to the airport.

Played a round of golf at Osprey Ridge to start the day then headed over to the Studios. Dodged a rain storm on my way to the Yacht Club for dinner. After dinner roamed around EPCOT then headed over to the Magic Kingdom to cap off the evening.

Headed out to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to start the day, then some time at the Studios before heading over to Le Cellier @ EPCOT for lunch. After lunch roamed around EPCOT and then headed to the Magic Kingdom for the evening.

Spent the morning at the Animal Kingdom, watched the shuttle launch from the Contemporary, then spent some time in the Magic Kingdom before dinner at Fort Wilderness. We capped off the evening at Downtown Disney.

We arrived in Orlando before sun rise and headed for the WDW Resort. Checked in, ate, and we were at the Animal Kingdom for the park opening. Spent the morning and early afternoon roaming the park then headed to the Magic Kingdom for bit before ending up at Fort Wilderness for dinner.

Headed for the Studios around their opening time. Spent a rainy morning at the park then headed for the Magic Kingdom for the afternoon. Then headed over to the Grand Floridian and dinner at Narcoossees.

We started off with a pre-dawn wake-up call and headed for Osprey Ridge. Played our round then headed for the Animal Kingdom for lunch and to visit some attractions we missed. After the Jingle Jungle parade we headed for the Magic Kingdom and dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern.

Today we were at EPCOT for the park opening and to check into the D23 Magic and Merriment event. Spent the morning at the event then roamed around EPCOT for the afternoon before attending the 5:00pm Candlelight. Then dinner on the set of Lights, Motors, Action followed by Toy Story, Dessert, and a private showing of the Osborne Lights.

Today was Day 2 of the D23 Magic and Merriment event. We started off the morning a bit later then headed for the Magic Kingdom. Had some time to roam the park then met up with the group at the Diamond Horseshoe for lunch. After lunch we had free time as well as a Castle Suite tour. Then this evening we attended the Very Merry Christmas Party as the finale to the event.

Started off the morning heading for Downtown Disney. Spent some time at DisneyQuest then headed for the Studios by way of the Swan. After the Studios took the boat to the Yacht/Beach club for dinner at Yachtsman and then visited the Boardwalk before heading to EPCOT to round out the day.

Our last full day started off with a trip to the Animal Kingdom in the morning and for lunch then over to EPCOT to spend some time in Future World during the afternoon, dinner at Le Cellier and an evening at World Showcase.

Our last day was a partial day. The morning was filled with packing and checking out then it was off to EPCOT to spend the late morning and grab lunch before heading over to the Magic Kingdom for an early afternoon snack and to wrap up our trip.

I took just under 5,000 pictures with my camera and have almost an extra 1,000 from three other cameras that were along for the trip. This trip was for 8 days and we were on the Platinum Package staying at the Contemporary Resort. Click here for a trip overview

We hit the ground running with visits to the new Kidani Village at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Magic Kingdom and Disneys Hollywood Studios today. Included are shots of Stitchs Supersonic Celebration, Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party, the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade and the American Idol Experience.

Today started off with a morning round of golf at the Magnolia for three of us and a Wild By Design Tour for the other one. Then we met up and went to lunch at ESPN Club followed by a visit to Downtown Disney and an evening performance of La Nouba before dinner at Fulton's.

We headed to Animal Kingdom for the Backstage Safari and then spent a couple hours in the park while half the group went fishing. Then we headed for EPCOT for a couple hours before dinner at Le Cellier.

Another early morning as we headed for the Magic Behind our Steam Trains Tour then spent the rest of the morning and some of the early afternoon at the Studios (lunch was at Sci Fi) before heading to EPCOT for a couple hours then to the Polynesian for the Spirit of Aloha show.

Started off mother's day taking my mother (as well as the rest of the family) golfing at Lake Buena Vista. We had lunch at the Coral Reef and spent the afternoon at EPCOT, including a Behind the Seeds Tour. dinner was at Le Cellier then we split up with two heading to the Riverside for a carriage ride and the other two of us heading to the Contemporary to watch Wishes from our room then we all met up at the Magic Kingdom for the Magic Hours.

We started the day with the Around the World Segway Tour at EPCOT then hiked over to Beaches and Cream for lunch. After lunch two headed for the Contemporary and fishing and the other two of us to the Animal Kingdom for a couple hours. Then we met up at the Contemporary and two went Parasailing and the other two of us went out on a pontoon boat to take pictures. Spent a couple hours at the Magic Kingdom, then dinner was at Narcoossees followed by a fireworks cruise.

Had an early morning tee time at Osprey Ridge to start the day, then lunch at Trails End in Fort Wilderness. Headed for the Studios before the rains came and then hid from the storm at the Swan and then the Yacht Club. After dinner at Yachtsman headed for the Magic Kingdom for a couple hours.

Our last day started off with the Undiscovered Future World tour at EPCOT for two of us and the other two went Fishing again. We met up at the Magic Kingdom for lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern then headed back to the Contemporary to catch the Magical Express Bus and head for the airport and home.

Pictures, trip logs, thoughts and observations from each day of our latest WDW trip below. Be sure to check back over the coming weeks to see all the pictures. I took approximately 4,500 shots in the nine days we were there.

Our last day. Spent the morning packing then headed for Animal Kingdom followed by a trip over to the Magic Kingdom before heading back to catch the Magical Express bus to the airport and then our flight back to LA.

The morning started off on the threatening side, so took some pictures around Coronado Springs then headed for the Studios as the rain started to fall. Went over to EPCOT in the early afternoon and during the heaviest rain of the day, then as the weather cleared we wandered around World Showcase, before dinner at Yachtsman. After dinner stopped by the Studios again and then back to EPCOT to wrap up the night. In between we visited the EPCOT resorts to look at their holiday decorations.

Today we zig zagged arcoss Disney property. Started the morning off at the Animal Kingdom, then lunch over at the campground, the afternoon at the Studios, early evening at the Magic Kingdom, then night at EPCOT. In between visited the Contemporary and Wilderness Lodge.

Spent the morning switching resorts from the Riverside to Coronado Springs. Then headed for EPCOT for the afternoon, a quick trip to the Magic Kingdom in the early evening, and wrapped up the day at EPCOT.

Spent the morning at the Animal Kingdom then headed over to the Magic Kingdom for the afternoon and to watch more of the Christmas Parade taping. Then back the hotel to watch the USC/UCLA game and wrapped up the night with a return to the Magic Kingdom then quick trip to EPCOT.

Today we headed for the Magic Kingdom to catch some of the WDW Christmas Parade taping, the Grand Floridian gingerbreak house, and then over to the Studios to see the Osborne Lights and ride Toy Story in the evening.

Spent the morning around the Contemporary and then over to the Magic Kingdom. In the afternoon headed for EPCOT, then dinner at Yachtsman, before ending the night with a double feature of fireworks (Illuminations followed by Wishes).

Started off Golfing at Lake Buena Vista, over to the Boardwalk for lunch at ESPN, spent the early afternoon at the Studios then over to Animal Kingdom for dinner and we ended the day at the Magic Kingdom.

Day 4 started off with a relaxing around the resort before taking a boat over to Fort Wilderness where we explored the area and then experienced the Back Trail Adventure tour. After the tour we headed to Animal Kingdom and then stopped by EPCOT for Illuminations.

Today we started off with a round of golf on Osprey Ridge and then over to EPCOT and Le Cellier for Lunch. Spent the afternoon at EPCOT and then over to the Magic Kingdom for a quick snack before calling it quits for the day.

Today started off looking around the Contemporary before heading over to the Studios. We ate a late lunch over at EPCOT and walked around the Flower and Garden Festival for a while then over to Animal Kingdom for some after dark photos since it was the only day the park was open late.

Today Animal Kingdom turned 10 and I managed to get to the park just after opening (thanks to United and the Contemporary delaying me). Also in this days shots are pictures of the Contemporary Resort and some great sunset shots at the Magic Kingdom.

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